ZO Future Group (HKSE:02309) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02309 ZO Future Group HKSE:02309
65 GF Score
Price HK$1.82
GF Value HK$4.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is ZO Future Group Interest Coverage?

ZO Future Group HKSE:02309 +4.00% 65 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02309 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Media - Diversified companies, ZO Future Group ranks worse than 164744.48% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. ZO Future Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-32.5 Mil. ZO Future Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-4.5 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:02309's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 11.88
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


ZO Future Group  (HKSE:02309) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


ZO Future Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


ZO Future Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

ZO Future Group Interest Coverage Chart

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HKSE:02309 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ZO Future Group Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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ZO Future Group Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, ZO Future Group's Interest Expense was HK$-116.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-554.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1,155.4 Mil.

ZO Future Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, ZO Future Group's Interest Expense was HK$-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-32.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$24.4 Mil.

ZO Future Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
ZO Future Group (HKSE:02309) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ZO Future Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZO Future Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage too high?
ZO Future Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, ZO Future Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZO Future Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZO Future Group's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZO Future Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ZO Future Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ZO Future Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZO Future Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZO Future Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZO Future Group (HKSE:02309) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.14, compared to a current price of HK$1.82 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). ZO Future Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZO Future Group (HKSE:02309), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ZO Future Group (HKSE:02309) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZO Future Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.82 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.14. GuruFocus considers ZO Future Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02309:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$4.14 vs. price of HK$1.82 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZO Future Group Business Description

Address No. 28 Heung Yip Road, 31st Floor, Vertical Square, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
ZO Future Group is an investment holding company principally engaged in the operation of the football club in the United Kingdom. The activity of the company includes offering season and match day tickets, television broadcasting, and local media businesses. Its segments are the operation of a professional football club; new energy automobiles and related business; Investment in properties; and healthcare business. The company's activity functions in the United Kingdom and it generates revenue through corporate hospitality income, merchandising income, sponsorship income, and conference income. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the operation of a professional football club in the UK.
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